Graduate Teaching Assistant (English Literature Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant (English Literature)

Applications for this post will only be processed where you are a University of Glasgow student and have been given the vacancy number by your Local School Administrator.

Job Purpose

Within a clear and established teaching programme, contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by undertaking a range of teaching, assessment and administrative

duties at undergraduate level to further the understanding of key course topicsand assist students in drawing out key learning points from course materials.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate teaching.

Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities directed towards the delivery of

subjects at undergraduate level.

Participate in a range of course administration duties, within required timescales,including effective communication of information, marking, assessment and timeous

constructive feedback.

Assist with the development of appropriate teaching materials ensuring content and methods of delivery meet determined learning objectives.

Contribute to the effective use of learning technologies to support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended

and/or online provision including the use of Moodle and other IT materials.

6. Apply specialist knowledge to teaching that best meet the needs of individuals andgroups of learners, ensuring an inclusive and evidence-based approach that promotes

student participation and learning outcome attainment.

7. Participate in the full assessment process using a variety of methods and techniques,including oral assessment, and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to

students that supports their learning.

8. Assist with the supervision of student projects, dissertations, and any practical work,advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge, and

respond appropriately to the diverse range of learner support/ needs.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Honours degree (SCQF Level 10) relevant to the teaching area or have expertise in a relevant field, together with an understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment.

A2 A postgraduate qualification or equivalent, or current enrolment as a postgraduate research student.

A3 Appropriate level of knowledge and expertise in the subject specialism.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Excellent communications and language skills both oral and written.

C2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.

C3 Time/project/ management skills as appropriate.

C4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team

C5 Ability to work with little supervision.

C6 Self-motivation.

C7 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.

Experience

Essential

E1 Participation in small group learning.

E2 Successful completion of previous year's APR, where appropriate.

Desirable:

F1 Successful completion of first year of postgraduate research degree.

F2 Previous teaching experience [though not essential as appropriate training provided].

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